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Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Does the state regulate the licensure of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (2) "Medication-assisted treatment" means the use of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (1) Patients shall receive appropriate, comprehensive assessment and therapy from a physician or advanced practice registered nurse and from a licensed clinical professional with clinical experience in addiction treatment, including a psychiatrist, master's- or doctorate-level psychologist, mental health counselor, clinical social worker, or drug and alcohol abuse counselor. see full law
since 2019-07-01
verified through 2020-08-01